Shortlidge Vision: “Excellence for every student to accelerate academic achievement and prepare each students to become a productive member of society.” If you have technology and the internet at home, please feel free to access all the wonderful learning websites so your child(ren) can reach their maximum potential. This will be a comprehensive list to use for ALL grade levels and we will continue to add new links. WHERE LEADERS, LEARNERS AND FAMILIES GROW!

Shortlidge Academy has qualified for Continuous Improvement Support. Please click here to view information regarding the CSI status for our school.. More information about CSI can be found at www.does.k12.de.us/continuousimprovment.

What is Positive Behavior Support? PBS is a school wide behavior support program aimed at promoting positive behavior while preventing behavior problems. PBS teaches and emphasizes proactive strategies so that academic and social successes can be achieved. THE UNIFIED ARTS TEAM will host the PBS Celebration on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Students will have an opportunity to have fun and celebrate in TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, PHYSICAL FITNESS, MUSIC AND ART.

All About PATHS – Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies. Shortlidge Academy became the one of the first in state of Delaware to receive such an honor. WEEK OF 1/29/2019: KN - Kindergarten will review basic feelings: HAPPY, SAD, ANGRY and SCARED. They will discuss that all emotions are OK. Grade 1 - First grade is practicing self-control using the control signals poster. Stop- Take a deep breath, say the problem and how you feel Make a Plan- Think, what could I do? Think, would it work? Go- Try your best idea. How did it work? Grade 2- Second graders will continue to use the Control Signals Poster to solve problems and remember to use the fair play rules.

New Red Clay App Available With the touch of a button Red Clay’s new mobile app will keep you connected to the current news, events and updates. The app will deliver real time school news to your smart-device for FREE.

The Red Clay Consolidated School District has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is now responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all daily and long-term substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you’re interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit http://www.ess.jobs to apply or call 877.983.2244 for more information.

ClassDojo is a classroom communication app used to share reports between parents and teachers. Teachers track student behavior and upload photos or videos. The gamification style system teaches developmental skills through real-time feedback.

Working with Beyond the Bars allowed us merge student success stories built around ATTENDANCE MATTERS. The project design supported students from K through 2nd grades and stressed the importance of good grades and coming to school on time ready to learn. Special thanks to Mr. Richard Raw and his wife, AliSah Watson from the Cultural Restoration Project for supporting our vision.

As we continue to create new communication pathways at Red Clay Schools, we want to ensure that our community stays informed. A great way to receive updates is through our red Clay eNews. eNews is our bi-weekly newsletter highlighting district updates, important meetings, school events and community happenings. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/cuB3hP